Following a successful preseason camp in Europe last year, Orlando Pirates are believed to be gearing up for another stint abroad this winter, the Siya crew has been exclusively informed.
Siya sources have indicated that the MTN8 and Nedbank Cup champions could be flying to Germany and Spain during Europe's summer.
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The sources added Pirates could be set to begin their camp in Spain in early July, followed by Germany, before returning to South Africa in time for the 2025/26 PSL season.
"It's because of the successful tour that they had last year before the start of the season and that's why they are going back to Spain in July. After that they will go to Germany," said the Siya source.
"Everything is already planned and they are looking at organising some friendly games just like they did last year. But for now, it stands that they will tour Spain and Germany," the source added.
In preparation for the tour, insiders also indicated that the club is close to announcing new player signings.
"As we speak, management and the technical team are working on signing new players because they are supposed to travel with the rest of the squad when they leave in July," said the second Siya source.
"It is supposed to be the first week of July so that they come back ready for the start of the MTN8. So, anytime from today the new players will be announced," the source stated.
Pirates' potential decision to conduct another preseason tour in Europe highlights the club's vision to maintaining a strong squad through high-level international exposure.
This strategic move not only prepares the team for the upcoming season but also aligns with their goals of maintaining competitiveness on both the domestic and foreign stage. Though, there were critics who believed a tour in Africa would've helped Bucs prepare better for the Caf Champions League, where they had failed to reach the group stage last year.
Much was expected of Pirates last season, but even after a well-organised preseason in Europe, the South African Cup kings had a slow start in the DStv Premiership.
Soccer Laduma contacted Pirates for comment but the club had not responded by the time this report was published.
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